July 1st — and you can definitely feel it. We’re deep into the dog days of summer down here in Alabama, and before heading home, I took a quick detour to check on an old job site that’s near and dear to my heart.
Nearly a year ago, we were out here at a local cemetery doing a demonstration video for Monu-Mental, one of our absolute favorite specialty cleaning chemicals at Southeast Softwash. And y’all, what I saw today? Let’s just say—it reminded me exactly why this product belongs in every softwasher’s arsenal.
🙏 The Scene: A Historic Alabama Cemetery
We showed up here last summer to clean a weather-beaten statue depicting Jesus and the Woman at the Well, as well as the surrounding flagstone patio. This wasn’t just a typical job—it was personal. My great-grandfather, a World War II and Korean War vet, is actually buried nearby, so this site has always held meaning for me.
Before we touched anything, the entire statue and patio were jet black with decades of mildew, organic staining, and exposure to the elements. Regular bleach? Absolutely not. When you're dealing with delicate stonework—especially historic, sensitive surfaces like limestone, sandstone, or marble—you need something non-corrosive, safe, and effective.
That’s where Monu-Mental comes in.
💡 Why We Used Monu-Mental
As the name suggests, Monu-Mental was designed for cleaning:
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Monuments
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Tombstones
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Government buildings
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Historic stonework
…and anything else that you shouldn’t touch with sodium hypochlorite.
✅ Safe on Sensitive Surfaces
Monu-Mental is engineered to work gently over time. No harsh reactions. No corrosion. Just real results—without risking damage.
🧪 The Application Process
We documented the whole job over three visits:
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Day 1: Applied a first coat of Monu-Mental using a standard pump-up sprayer.
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Day 5: Returned to apply a second coat (though honestly, the horizontal surfaces were already looking great).
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Day 10: Wrapped up filming for the original YouTube demo video—statue and patio looked brand new.
If you haven’t seen that original video yet, I’ll link it here so you can watch the transformation unfold.
📅 One Year Later… Still Clean
Today—11 months after that second coat—the statue still looks incredible. No new staining, no black mildew returning, and zero signs of deterioration.
This proves something important:
Monu-Mental doesn’t just clean—it protects.
Even without recurring applications, it holds up beautifully over time. That’s great news for contractors and clients alike, especially when dealing with cemeteries, war memorials, or sacred architecture.
🧰 Why Contractors Should Carry Monu-Mental
Every softwash rig should have a bottle of Monu-Mental tucked away. Here’s why:
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No bleach = no liability on sensitive jobs
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Set-it-and-forget-it application—minimal labor
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Huge upsell potential on cemetery work, historic sites, religious facilities, and municipal contracts
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Low product cost with high perceived value
Whether you’re doing a single statue or an entire historic site, Monu-Mental makes you look like a pro.
📦 Quick Note: Southeast Softwash 4th of July Closure
Just a heads-up—like every year, we're shutting the shop down for the week of July 4th to give the team some well-deserved rest. That includes the office, warehouse, and production plant.
So if you're planning on placing an order:
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✅ Online store is still open
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⏳ Expect a slight delay on shipping
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🚫 No walk-ins or pickups at the shop until after the break
We’ll be back after the holiday, full throttle.
And yes—we’re spending the week eating hot dogs, trying to beat the heat, and not thinking about blend manifolds for a few days.
🧨 Final Thoughts + Happy Fourth!
As we roll into Independence Day, I want to leave you with this:
Monumental isn’t just another cleaner—it’s a professional-grade solution for a very specific need. And it works so well, the results speak for themselves a year later.
If you’ve got your eye on cemetery cleaning contracts, historic restorations, or just want to elevate your chemical game—grab some Monu-Mental. It’s easy to use, hard to mess up, and leaves your clients stunned.
🎇 Happy Fourth of July!
See you in the next video, and as always—do it to it.
